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con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

13 Mar 2024 at 13:18

Planning

13 Oct 2023 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is procuring professional creation services for standardisation trial and exemplification materials. The contract, titled "con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials," falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with a total contract value of £153,655. The buying organisation is the Department for Education, located in London, UK. The contract, awarded to AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd c/o AQA, was signed on 23rd February 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses providing external creation and quality assurance services in the education sector. Companies experienced in standardisation trial materials creation, video production, and educational content development are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating transparency and fairness in the selection process. For business growth prospects, understanding the specific requirements outlined by the Department for Education and offering competitive pricing will be essential for successful participation in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of professional creation services for standardisation trial materials and exemplification materials This contract will be for a minimum of one year, with an optional extension, subject to the requirements and budgetary approval of STA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

STA requires external creation services for: Standardisation trial: * Creation of three pupil Standardisation scripts and commentaries for key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment following the existing standardisation format * Creation of two teacher judgment videos supporting two of the pupil scripts * Creation of three teacher judgment transcripts supporting all the pupil scripts * Creation of 2-3 additional pupil materials, per pupil script example, in accordance with current Standardisation exercise material format * Completion of user testing feedback to provide clear understanding and comparison between video and transcript user feedback * Quality assurance review of all created materials Exemplification materials: STA requires external professional proofing, enhancing and creation services for: * Proofing, enhancing and quality assurance review of existing KS2 teacher assessment frameworks exemplification materials; * Creation and quality assurance review of new KS2 teacher assessment frameworks exemplification materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040bde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008031-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£153,655 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenderstd.sta@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY LTD C/O AQA

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